GREENWICH, CT (June 7, 2018): Isabella Garrucho Fine Art Gallery (40 W Putnam Ave.) will debut their newest solo exhibition featuring a collection of anthropomorphic pet portraits by accomplished NYC-based artist, Rachelle Oatman. As part of the month-long, solo exhibition, Isabella Garrucho Gallery will donate a portion of proceeds from all sales toPAWS of Greenwich – a local nonprofit and collective of animal lovers working to make Greenwich more pet-friendly.

To celebrate the opening and partnership, the gallery will host a “PAWS for Art” opening night party on Wednesday, June 13, 5 – 9pm at the gallery, located at 40W Putnam Ave. Artist Rachelle Oatman will be onsite to speak about her unique anthropomorphic paintings that combine dog portraits on the body of their owners, human body featuring contemporary fashion, haute couture, or historical costume. PAWS of Greenwich volunteers and founder, Jessica DelGuercio will be on site to speak about the importance of pets in our community and the organizations efforts to clean up the dog park, promote responsible pet ownership and more.

Rachelle Oatman brings the urban myth that dog owners tend to look like their dogs – to a whole new level - with carefully crafted, manipulated portraits that combine people’s bodies with animal heads – normally dogs. From commissioned paintings that intricately combine a pet with the body and personality of its owner; to unique anthropomorphic characters featuring a portrait of a dog with a body dressed in vibrant fashions - each are intricately detailed to resemble the animal and reflect the personalities of both subjects.

RSVP for the “PAWS for Art” exhibit opening party on Wednesday, June 13, 5 – 9pm by emailing: info@igifa.com

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About the Artist, Rachelle Oatman: Educated at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, Rachelle Oatman is an accomplished artist. Rachelle combines her love for art, fashion, and animals in contemporary fashion, haute couture, or historical costume, creating a sentimental, yet whimsical and even humorous work of art. Rachelle resides between Milan, Italy, and New York City, and travels extensively worldwide throughout the year. Her clients include Jean-Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake, Princess Caroline of Monaco, and Valentino.

About Isabella Garrucho Fine ArtAt Isabella Garrucho Fine Art we pride ourselves on the ability to provide clients with the perfect selection of artwork, regardless of challenges or venue. We pride ourselves on our ability to find the “perfect piece”: from private home to boardroom, from front office to personal yacht.Isabella Garrucho Fine Art has been in business for the last 35 years, and opened its Greenwich, CT gallery in 2016. We represent a diverse and thoughtfully curated collection of investment, established, and emerging contemporary artists.For more information, visit: www.igifineart.com. Address: 40 W Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 Social Media Platforms: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isabellagarruchofineart & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/igifineart/

About Paws of Greenwich (POG): PAWS of Greenwich is a non-profit organization and a collective of dog lovers, working to make Greenwich a paw-some, pet-friendly community. Funds raised will support Grass Island Dog Park revitalization efforts and other local pet-friendly initiatives, as well as animal welfare causes in the community. Visit www.pawsofgreenwich.com